Patents 6018622 - 6018874

 

 

Patent 6018622: Method for reducing circuit area by grouping compatible storage devices
(DATA PROCESSING: DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF CIRCUIT OR SEMICONDUCTOR MASK : CIRCUIT DESIGN : Optimization (e.g., redundancy, compaction) :)

Patent 6018623: Method and system for determining statistically based worst-case on-chip interconnect delay and crosstalk
(DATA PROCESSING: DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF CIRCUIT OR SEMICONDUCTOR MASK : CIRCUIT DESIGN : Testing or evaluating : Design verification (e.g., wiring line capacitance, fan-out checking, minimum path width) : Timing analysis (e.g., delay time, path delay, latch timing) :)

Patent 6018624: Method to back annotate programmable logic device design files based on timing information of a target technology
(DATA PROCESSING: STRUCTURAL DESIGN, MODELING, SIMULATION, AND EMULATION : SIMULATING ELECTRONIC DEVICE OR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : Circuit simulation : Including logic : Event-driven :)

Patent 6018625: Management system architecture and design method to support reuse
(DATA PROCESSING: STRUCTURAL DESIGN, MODELING, SIMULATION, AND EMULATION : SIMULATING ELECTRONIC DEVICE OR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : Software program (i.e., performance prediction) : Including logic)

Patent 6018626: Error correction method and apparatus for disk drive emulator
(DATA PROCESSING: STRUCTURAL DESIGN, MODELING, SIMULATION, AND EMULATION : EMULATION : Of peripheral device : Including logic)

Patent 6018627: Tool-independent system for application building in an object oriented development environment with data stored in repository in OMG compliant
(DATA PROCESSING: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, INSTALLATION, AND MANAGEMENT : SOFTWARE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT TOOL (E.G., INTEGRATED CASE TOOL OR STAND-ALONE DEVELOPMENT TOOL) : Software project management : Enterprise based : Distributed :)

Patent 6018628: Method of implementing parameterized types to be compatible with existing unparameterized libraries
(DATA PROCESSING: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, INSTALLATION, AND MANAGEMENT : SOFTWARE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT TOOL (E.G., INTEGRATED CASE TOOL OR STAND-ALONE DEVELOPMENT TOOL) : Translation of code : Compiling code : Including intermediate code : Platform-independent form (e.g., abstract code) :)

Patent 6018629: Multitasking computer system having a boot process rewrite program
(DATA PROCESSING: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, INSTALLATION, AND MANAGEMENT : SOFTWARE UPGRADING OR UPDATING : Network : Including distribution of software (e.g., push-down, pull-down) : Including downloading : Code restructuring)

Patent 6018630: Camera viewfinder having a viewpoint detecting apparatus
(PHOTOGRAPHY : EYE TRACKING : Including film processing tank)

Patent 6018631: Camera having a varifocal lens
(PHOTOGRAPHY : HAVING VARIABLE FOCAL LENGTH OF CAMERA OBJECTIVE : Having focus operation : Constant image size)

Patent 6018632: Zoom ratio adjusting device and camera equipped with the same
(PHOTOGRAPHY : HAVING VARIABLE FOCAL LENGTH OF CAMERA OBJECTIVE : Power zoom : Having mechanical interlock)

Patent 6018633: Camera having a data recording device
(PHOTOGRAPHY : WITH DATA RECORDING : Magnetically on film or film cassette : Recording head position control : Having auxiliary illumination)

Patent 6018634: Camera with mechanism for operating a light block lid of a film cartridge
(PHOTOGRAPHY : CAMERA DETAIL : Body structure or housing : Film chamber detail : Having viewing port)

Patent 6018635: Method and arrangement for adjusting density in electrophotographic printing
(ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY : CONTROL OF ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY PROCESS : Responsive to number of copies or passage of time : Single detector for plural toners)

Patent 6018636: System and method for detecting and compensating for changes in liquid xerographic toner developability
(ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY : CONTROL OF ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY PROCESS : Control of developing : Liquid : In response to potential of latent image)

Patent 6018637: Reproduction machine including a developer material cartridge having a label assembly reuseable as a sealing device
(ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY : INTERNAL MACHINE ENVIRONMENT : Particle or contaminant control : Seal : Transfer member)

Patent 6018638: Developer container cover with rotary sealing means
(ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY : INTERNAL MACHINE ENVIRONMENT : Particle or contaminant control : Seal : Developer seal : Toner cartridge : Optical detector)

Patent 6018639: Magnetic sleeve for non-interactive agitated magnetic brush development
(ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY : IMAGE FORMATION : Development : Dry development : Application member : Magnetic brush : Magnet : Having stationary magnet)

Patent 6018640: Image alignment during duplex printing
(ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY : DOCUMENT HANDLING : Original and copy : Duplex : Lamination)

Patent 6018641: Radio IC card system
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : SELECTIVE : Interrogation response : Interrogation signal detail : Housing detail)

Patent 6018642: Radio communications system, base station for radio communications system, and intermittent power-on type mobile station
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : SELECTIVE : Having indication or alarm (e.g., location indication) : Code responsive (i.e., paging) : Power control or battery saving : Based on received signal : Zoned)

Patent 6018643: Apparatus and method for adaptively forming an antenna beam pattern in a wireless communication system
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER AT SEPARATE STATIONS : Distortion, noise, or other interference prevention, reduction, or compensation : Directional antenna : Plural receivers tuned to common frequency)

Patent 6018644: Low-loss, fault-tolerant antenna interface unit
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER AT SAME STATION (E.G., TRANSCEIVER) : With transmitter-receiver switching or interaction prevention : Automatic (e.g., voice operated) : Common antenna : Waveguide)

Patent 6018645: Method of changing the supervisor program installed in a receiver station for receiving a radio beam, a corresponding receiver station,
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER AT SAME STATION (E.G., TRANSCEIVER) : Transceiver controlling a separate transceiver or receiver : Transmitter oscillator used as local oscillator)

Patent 6018646: Power consumption monitor and alarm for a mobile means of communication
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER : Measuring, testing, or monitoring of transmitter : Having meter or indicator : In vehicle)

Patent 6018647: Diversity reception system
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVER OR ANALOG MODULATED SIGNAL FREQUENCY CONVERTER : Plural receivers : With output selecting : By signal quality (e.g., signal to noise ratio) : Waveguide)

Patent 6018648: Process and device for displaying a transmitter name and a type of program transmitted in a digital data telegram on a radio receiver
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVER OR ANALOG MODULATED SIGNAL FREQUENCY CONVERTER : Signal selection based on frequency (e.g., tuning) : With indication of frequency, channel, or selector condition (e.g., tuning aid) : Scanning display : With wired link)

Patent 6018649: RDS-TMC radio receiver for processing region-specific and supra-regional road or area indications
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVER OR ANALOG MODULATED SIGNAL FREQUENCY CONVERTER : Signal selection based on frequency (e.g., tuning) : Channel or station selection : With channel information storage : With memory control or programming : Varactor tuned (e.g., varactor diode))

Patent 6018650: Cellular communication devices with automated power level adjust
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVER OR ANALOG MODULATED SIGNAL FREQUENCY CONVERTER : Local control of receiver operation : Gain control : Automatic : Separate broadband detector channel)

Patent 6018651: Radio subscriber unit having a switched antenna diversity apparatus and method therefor
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVER OR ANALOG MODULATED SIGNAL FREQUENCY CONVERTER : With wave collector (e.g., antenna) : Plural separate collectors : Selectively or alternately connected to receiver : Loop or coil antenna)

Patent 6018652: Cellular telephone system having mobile charging region and area based pricing method and apparatus
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Usage measurement : Billing :)

Patent 6018653: Multiple-level home area pricing for cellular mobile telephones
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Usage measurement : Billing :)

Patent 6018654: Method and apparatus for downloading tones to mobile terminals
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Special service : User location independent information retrieval : Format conversion (e.g., text, audio, etc.) :)

Patent 6018655: Imminent change warning
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Out-of-range indication : Remote programming control)

Patent 6018656: Programmable cellular telephone and system
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Programming control : Call diversion)

Patent 6018657: System and method for communicating a message using a cellular telephone network
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Zoned or cellular telephone system : Including other radio communication system (e.g., cordless telephone, paging, trunking, etc.) : Subscriber equipment)

Patent 6018658: Personal communications via low-orbiting moving and geostationary satellites
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Zoned or cellular telephone system : Space satellite : Subscriber equipment)

Patent 6018659: Airborne broadband communication network
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Zoned or cellular telephone system : Airborne or aircraft : Ground station control)

Patent 6018660: System and method for invoking barring features in a satellite network
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Zoned or cellular telephone system : Roaming : Home location registration (HLR) or visitor location registration (VLR) detail :)

Patent 6018661: Inhibiting and controlling signal strength measurements by a mobile station in a wireless communication system
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Zoned or cellular telephone system : Handoff : Mobile assisted or initiated : Based on priority)

Patent 6018662: Method for performing progressive soft handoff in CDMA systems
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Zoned or cellular telephone system : Handoff : Soft handoff : Based on priority)

Patent 6018663: Frequency packing for dynamic frequency allocation in a radiocommunication system
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Zoned or cellular telephone system : Channel allocation : Hierarchical cell structure)

Patent 6018664: Method of balancing availability of communication links in communication systems
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Zoned or cellular telephone system : Channel allocation : Load balancing : Based on service quality (e.g., bandwidth, etc.))

Patent 6018665: Wireless terminal with auxilary desktop unit
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Including private cordless extension system : Specific paging technique)

Patent 6018666: Shared wireless tenant service system
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Including public cordless extension system : Channel selection or allocation)

Patent 6018667: Method and apparatus for transmitting information regarding the synchronization status of a base station
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER AT SEPARATE STATIONS : Plural transmitters or receivers (i.e., more than two stations) : Noise, distortion, or singing reduction : Synchronized stations : Based on service quality (e.g., bandwidth, etc.))

Patent 6018668: Method for auto answering a call based on caller ID
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER AT SEPARATE STATIONS : Plural transmitters or receivers (i.e., more than two stations) : Central station (e.g., master, etc.) : To or from mobile station : Having talk group :)

Patent 6018669: Card reading means for mobile radio devices
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER AT SAME STATION (E.G., TRANSCEIVER) : Radiotelephone equipment detail : Interface attached device (e.g., interface with modem, facsimile, computer, etc.) : Card control element : Waveguide)

Patent 6018670: Mobile telephone set and mobile telephone system
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER AT SAME STATION (E.G., TRANSCEIVER) : Radiotelephone equipment detail : Base station detail : Smart cable)

Patent 6018671: Silent call accept
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER AT SAME STATION (E.G., TRANSCEIVER) : Radiotelephone equipment detail : Call alerting : Having specific antenna arrangement)

Patent 6018672: Arrangement for operating a mobile terminal in a wireless switching system based on different communication standards
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER AT SAME STATION (E.G., TRANSCEIVER) : Radiotelephone equipment detail : Housing or support : Power conservation)

Patent 6018673: Motion compatible sensor for non-invasive optical blood analysis
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Measuring or detecting nonradioactive constituent of body liquid by means placed against or in body throughout test : Infrared, visible light, or ultraviolet radiation directed on or through body or constituent released therefrom : Determining blood constituent : Using fluorescent emission determination)

Patent 6018674: Fast-turnoff photodiodes with switched-gain preamplifiers in photoplethysmographic measurement instruments
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Measuring or detecting nonradioactive constituent of body liquid by means placed against or in body throughout test : Infrared, visible light, or ultraviolet radiation directed on or through body or constituent released therefrom : Determining blood constituent : Using fluorescent emission determination)

Patent 6018675: Assembly and method for objectively measuring pain in a subject
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Measuring force required to produce standard or measured eye flattening (applanation))

Patent 6018676: Ultrasound biopsy needle
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Detectable material placed in body : With stereotactic device)

Patent 6018677: Heart rate monitor and method
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Cardiovascular : Heart : Detecting heartbeat electric signal : Detecting signal repetition rate : Detecting means associated with exercise machine : Repeating pressurization cycle)

Patent 6018678: Transdermal protein delivery or measurement using low-frequency sonophoresis
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-ray or electrical energy applied to body (e.g., iontophoresis, etc.) : Tubular inserting means releasably interlocked with ejector)

Patent 6018679: Iontophoretic transdermal delivery and control of adverse side-effects
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-ray or electrical energy applied to body (e.g., iontophoresis, etc.) : Tubular inserting means releasably interlocked with ejector)

Patent 6018680: Awakenable iontophoretic delivery device for reducing electrical sensation upon application thereof
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-ray or electrical energy applied to body (e.g., iontophoresis, etc.) : Tubular inserting means releasably interlocked with ejector)

Patent 6018681: Implantable atrial defibrillator having therapy inhibition responsive to atrial cycle length
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Cardioverting/defibrillating :)

Patent 6018682: Implantable seizure warning system
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Treating mental or emotional disorder : Incontinence control)

Patent 6018683: Medical electrical lead having coiled and stranded conductors
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical energy applicator : Placed in body : Heart : Catheter or endocardial (inside heart) type : Respiratory movement)

Patent 6018684: Slotted pacing/shocking electrode
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical energy applicator : Placed in body : Heart : Catheter or endocardial (inside heart) type : Respiratory movement)

Patent 6018685: Position control system
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEM, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Digital positioning (other than machine tool) : Multiple axis motion or path control : Having optical sensing (e.g., image projection))

Patent 6018686: Electrically imprinting a semiconductor die with identifying information
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : SPECIFIC APPLICATION, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Product assembly or manufacturing : Particular manufactured product or operation : Integrated circuit production or semiconductor fabrication : Rapid prototyping (e.g., layer-by-layer, material deposition))

Patent 6018687: Method and apparatus for printing cutoff control using prepress data
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : SPECIFIC APPLICATION, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Product assembly or manufacturing : Particular manufactured product or operation : Continuous material having indeterminate length (e.g., web, strand, strip, or sheet) : Registration control : Having a reference mark or pattern :)

Patent 6018688: Apparatus and method for determining whether to load a workpiece into a working device using stored and updated status flags
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : SPECIFIC APPLICATION, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Article handling : Article storing, retrieval, or arrangement (e.g., warehousing, automated library) : Having an identification code : Sintering, soldering, or bonding)

Patent 6018689: Active vibration reducing apparatus and method for identifying transfer function in active vibration reducing apparatus
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : SPECIFIC APPLICATION, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Mechanical control system : Vibration or acoustic noise control : Specific thermally responsive controller)

Patent 6018690: Power supply control method, power supply control system and computer program product
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : SPECIFIC APPLICATION, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Electrical power generation or distribution system : Power allocation management (e.g., load adding/shedding) : Abnormal phase, waveform, or polarity condition)

Patent 6018691: Vehicle steering system
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : VEHICLE CONTROL, GUIDANCE, OPERATION, OR INDICATION : Vehicle subsystem or accessory control : Steering control : Artificial intelligence (e.g., fuzzy logic))

Patent 6018692: Automatic steering apparatus for vehicles
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : VEHICLE CONTROL, GUIDANCE, OPERATION, OR INDICATION : Vehicle subsystem or accessory control : Steering control : Artificial intelligence (e.g., fuzzy logic))

Patent 6018693: Occupant restraint system and control method with variable occupant position boundary
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : VEHICLE CONTROL, GUIDANCE, OPERATION, OR INDICATION : Vehicle subsystem or accessory control : Control of vehicle safety devices (e.g., airbag, seat-belt, etc.) : Artificial intelligence (e.g., fuzzy logic))

Patent 6018694: Controller for hybrid vehicle
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : VEHICLE CONTROL, GUIDANCE, OPERATION, OR INDICATION : With indicator or control of power plant (e.g., performance) : Internal-combustion engine : Digital or programmed data processor : By transmission shifting control)

Patent 6018695: System and method for distributing information for storage media
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : NAVIGATION : Determining balance or center of gravity (e.g., load distribution of vehicle))

Patent 6018696: Learning type position determining device
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : NAVIGATION : Employing position determining equipment : Great circle route)

Patent 6018697: Navigation system for vehicles
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : NAVIGATION : Employing position determining equipment : For use in a map data base system : Including route searching or determining device : Specific memory or interfacing device)

Patent 6018698: High-precision near-land aircraft navigation system
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : NAVIGATION : Employing position determining equipment : Using Global Positioning System (GPS) : Means to improve accuracy of position or location : Route correction, modification, or verification)

Patent 6018699: Systems and methods for distributing real-time site specific weather information
(DATA PROCESSING: MEASURING, CALIBRATING, OR TESTING : MEASUREMENT SYSTEM IN A SPECIFIC ENVIRONMENT : Earth science : Weather :)

Patent 6018700: Self-powered current monitor
(DATA PROCESSING: MEASURING, CALIBRATING, OR TESTING : MEASUREMENT SYSTEM IN A SPECIFIC ENVIRONMENT : Electrical signal parameter measurement system : Power parameter : Fault location)

Patent 6018701: False null prevention in optical delay line calibration
(DATA PROCESSING: MEASURING, CALIBRATING, OR TESTING : CALIBRATION OR CORRECTION SYSTEM : Quality evaluation)

Patent 6018702: Tuned filter calibration system
(DATA PROCESSING: MEASURING, CALIBRATING, OR TESTING : CALIBRATION OR CORRECTION SYSTEM : Circuit tuning (e.g., potentiometer, amplifier) : Tare weight adjusted)

Patent 6018703: Software select and test
(DATA PROCESSING: MEASURING, CALIBRATING, OR TESTING : TESTING SYSTEM : Of mechanical system : Sinusoidal signal stimulus)

Patent 6018704: GPS receiver
(DATA PROCESSING: MEASURING, CALIBRATING, OR TESTING : MEASUREMENT SYSTEM : Speed : By distance and time measurement : Specific mathematical operation performed)

Patent 6018705: Measuring foot contact time and foot loft time of a person in locomotion
(DATA PROCESSING: MEASURING, CALIBRATING, OR TESTING : MEASUREMENT SYSTEM : Time duration or rate : Of moving article)

Patent 6018706: Pitch determiner for a speech analyzer
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : For storage or transmission : Frequency : Specialized information : Pitch :)

Patent 6018707: Vector quantization method, speech encoding method and apparatus
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : For storage or transmission : Pattern matching vocoders : Vector quantization : Cross-correlation)

Patent 6018708: Method and apparatus for performing speech recognition utilizing a supplementary lexicon of frequently used orthographies
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : Recognition : Creating patterns for matching : Update patterns : Cross-correlation)

Patent 6018709: Speech and sound synthesizers with connected memories and outputs
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : Synthesis : Word recognition)

Patent 6018710: Web-based interactive radio environment: WIRE
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : Synthesis : Image to speech : Specialized models)

Patent 6018711: Communication system user interface with animated representation of time remaining for input to recognizer
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : Application : Speech controlled system : Specialized models)

Patent 6018712: Method and apparatus for remote program execution to use in computer software protection without the use of encryption
(DATA PROCESSING: FINANCIAL, BUSINESS PRACTICE, MANAGEMENT, OR COST/PRICE DETERMINATION : AUTOMATED ELECTRICAL FINANCIAL OR BUSINESS PRACTICE OR MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENT : Secure transaction (e.g., EFT/POS))

Patent 6018713: Integrated system and method for ordering and cumulative results reporting of medical tests
(DATA PROCESSING: FINANCIAL, BUSINESS PRACTICE, MANAGEMENT, OR COST/PRICE DETERMINATION : AUTOMATED ELECTRICAL FINANCIAL OR BUSINESS PRACTICE OR MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENT : Health care management (e.g., record management, ICDA billing) : Including remote charge determination or related payment system)

Patent 6018714: Method of protecting against a change in value of intellectual property, and product providing such protection
(DATA PROCESSING: FINANCIAL, BUSINESS PRACTICE, MANAGEMENT, OR COST/PRICE DETERMINATION : AUTOMATED ELECTRICAL FINANCIAL OR BUSINESS PRACTICE OR MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENT : Insurance (e.g., computer implemented system or method for writing insurance policy, processing insurance claim, etc.) : Patient record management)

Patent 6018715: Automated travel planning system
(DATA PROCESSING: FINANCIAL, BUSINESS PRACTICE, MANAGEMENT, OR COST/PRICE DETERMINATION : AUTOMATED ELECTRICAL FINANCIAL OR BUSINESS PRACTICE OR MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENT : Reservation, check-in, or booking display for reserved space : Patient record management)

Patent 6018716: Apparatus and method for analysis of continuous process lines
(DATA PROCESSING: FINANCIAL, BUSINESS PRACTICE, MANAGEMENT, OR COST/PRICE DETERMINATION : AUTOMATED ELECTRICAL FINANCIAL OR BUSINESS PRACTICE OR MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENT : Operations research : Coordination of plural reservations (e.g., plural trip segments; transportation and accommodation, etc.))

Patent 6018717: Method and apparatus for acquiring access using a fast smart card transaction
(DATA PROCESSING: FINANCIAL, BUSINESS PRACTICE, MANAGEMENT, OR COST/PRICE DETERMINATION : AUTOMATED ELECTRICAL FINANCIAL OR BUSINESS PRACTICE OR MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENT : Transportation facility access (e.g., fare, toll, parking) : Job performance analysis)

Patent 6018718: Method and system for processing customized reward offers
(DATA PROCESSING: FINANCIAL, BUSINESS PRACTICE, MANAGEMENT, OR COST/PRICE DETERMINATION : AUTOMATED ELECTRICAL FINANCIAL OR BUSINESS PRACTICE OR MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENT : Distribution or redemption of coupon, or incentive or promotion program : Job performance analysis)

Patent 6018719: Electronic registration system for product transactions
(DATA PROCESSING: FINANCIAL, BUSINESS PRACTICE, MANAGEMENT, OR COST/PRICE DETERMINATION : AUTOMATED ELECTRICAL FINANCIAL OR BUSINESS PRACTICE OR MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENT : Including point of sale terminal or electronic cash register : Specified transaction journal output feature (e.g., printed receipt, voice output, etc.) : Staff scheduling or task assignment)

Patent 6018720: Data delivery method and system therefor
(DATA PROCESSING: FINANCIAL, BUSINESS PRACTICE, MANAGEMENT, OR COST/PRICE DETERMINATION : AUTOMATED ELECTRICAL FINANCIAL OR BUSINESS PRACTICE OR MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENT : Electronic shopping (e.g., remote ordering) : Specified keyboard feature)

Patent 6018721: Method and system for improved collateral monitoring and control
(DATA PROCESSING: FINANCIAL, BUSINESS PRACTICE, MANAGEMENT, OR COST/PRICE DETERMINATION : AUTOMATED ELECTRICAL FINANCIAL OR BUSINESS PRACTICE OR MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENT : Finance (e.g., banking, investment or credit) : Portfolio selection, planning or analysis : Staff scheduling or task assignment)

Patent 6018722: S.E.C. registered individual account investment advisor expert system
(DATA PROCESSING: FINANCIAL, BUSINESS PRACTICE, MANAGEMENT, OR COST/PRICE DETERMINATION : AUTOMATED ELECTRICAL FINANCIAL OR BUSINESS PRACTICE OR MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENT : Finance (e.g., banking, investment or credit) : Portfolio selection, planning or analysis : Staff scheduling or task assignment)

Patent 6018723: Method and apparatus for pattern generation
(DATA PROCESSING: FINANCIAL, BUSINESS PRACTICE, MANAGEMENT, OR COST/PRICE DETERMINATION : AUTOMATED ELECTRICAL FINANCIAL OR BUSINESS PRACTICE OR MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENT : Finance (e.g., banking, investment or credit) : Credit (risk) processing or loan processing (e.g., mortgage) : Tax strategies)

Patent 6018724: Method and apparatus for authenticating on-line transaction data
(DATA PROCESSING: FINANCIAL, BUSINESS PRACTICE, MANAGEMENT, OR COST/PRICE DETERMINATION : AUTOMATED ELECTRICAL FINANCIAL OR BUSINESS PRACTICE OR MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENT : Finance (e.g., banking, investment or credit) : Including funds transfer or credit transaction : Requiring authorization or authentication : Including Automatic Teller Machine (i.e., ATM))

Patent 6018725: Method and system of implementing a carrier manager registry
(DATA PROCESSING: FINANCIAL, BUSINESS PRACTICE, MANAGEMENT, OR COST/PRICE DETERMINATION : FOR COST/PRICE : Postage meter system : Including funds transfer or credit transaction)

Patent 6018726: Method of billing for information services in conjunction with utilities service
(DATA PROCESSING: FINANCIAL, BUSINESS PRACTICE, MANAGEMENT, OR COST/PRICE DETERMINATION : FOR COST/PRICE : Utility usage : Specialized function performed)

Patent 6018727: Device for the autonomous generation of useful information
(DATA PROCESSING: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE : NEURAL NETWORK : Learning task : By neural network)

Patent 6018728: Method and apparatus for training a neural network to learn hierarchical representations of objects and to detect and classify objects with
(DATA PROCESSING: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE : NEURAL NETWORK : Learning task : Classification or recognition :)

Patent 6018729: Neural network control of spot welding
(DATA PROCESSING: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE : NEURAL NETWORK : Learning task : Prediction :)

Patent 6018730: System, method and article of manufacture for a simulation engine with a help website and processing engine
(DATA PROCESSING: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE : KNOWLEDGE PROCESSING SYSTEM : Neural simulation environment)

Patent 6018731: System, method and article of manufacture for a goal based system utilizing a spreadsheet and table based architecture
(DATA PROCESSING: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE : KNOWLEDGE PROCESSING SYSTEM : Knowledge representation and reasoning technique : Ruled-based reasoning system : Digital neuron processor)

Patent 6018732: System, method and article of manufacture for a runtime program regression analysis tool for a simulation engine
(DATA PROCESSING: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE : KNOWLEDGE PROCESSING SYSTEM : Creation or modification : Expert system shell or tool : Having specific pattern matching or control technique)

Patent 6018733: Methods for iteratively and interactively performing collection selection in full text searches
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE OR FILE ACCESSING : Query processing (i.e., searching) :)

Patent 6018734: Multi-dimensional pattern analysis
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE OR FILE ACCESSING : Query processing (i.e., searching) :)

Patent 6018735: Non-literal textual search using fuzzy finite-state linear non-deterministic automata
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE OR FILE ACCESSING : Query processing (i.e., searching) : Query augmenting and refining (e.g., inexact access) :)

Patent 6018736: Word-containing database accessing system for responding to ambiguous queries, including a dictionary of database words, a dictionary
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE OR FILE ACCESSING : Query processing (i.e., searching) : Pattern matching access :)

Patent 6018737: Universal personal telecommunications service for an advanced intelligent network
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE OR FILE ACCESSING : Distributed or remote access : Pattern matching access)

Patent 6018738: Methods and apparatus for matching entities and for predicting an attribute of an entity based on an attribute frequency value
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE SCHEMA OR DATA STRUCTURE : Distributed or remote access)

Patent 6018739: Biometric personnel identification system
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE SCHEMA OR DATA STRUCTURE : Generating database or data structure (e.g., via user interface) : Pattern matching access)

Patent 6018740: Method to make a latin square
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE SCHEMA OR DATA STRUCTURE : Generating database or data structure (e.g., via user interface) : Pattern matching access)

Patent 6018741: Method and system for managing objects in a dynamic inheritance tree
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE SCHEMA OR DATA STRUCTURE : Generating database or data structure (e.g., via user interface) : Pattern matching access)

Patent 6018742: Constructing a bifurcated database of context-dependent and context-independent data items
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE SCHEMA OR DATA STRUCTURE : Generating database or data structure (e.g., via user interface) : Pattern matching access)

Patent 6018743: Framework for object-oriented interface to record file data
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE SCHEMA OR DATA STRUCTURE : Object-oriented database structure : Pattern matching access)

Patent 6018744: Data management method and apparatus for such data management
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE SCHEMA OR DATA STRUCTURE : Application of database or data structure (e.g., distributed, multimedia, image) : Object-oriented database structure reference)

Patent 6018745: Coupled file access
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : FILE OR DATABASE MAINTENANCE : Application of database or data structure (e.g., distributed, multimedia, image))

Patent 6018746: System and method for managing recovery information in a transaction processing system
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : FILE OR DATABASE MAINTENANCE : Coherency (e.g., same view to multiple users) : Recoverability :)

Patent 6018747: Method for generating and reconstructing in-place delta files
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : FILE OR DATABASE MAINTENANCE : Coherency (e.g., same view to multiple users) : Version management :)

Patent 6018748: Dynamic linkable labels in a network browser page
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT : Hypermedia :)

Patent 6018749: System, method, and computer program product for generating documents using pagination information
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT : Layout : Pagination : Horizontal spacing)

Patent 6018750: Fast and efficient median search method and filter
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS: ARITHMETIC PROCESSING AND CALCULATING : ELECTRICAL DIGITAL CALCULATING COMPUTER : Particular function performed : Median : Zero suppression)

Patent 6018751: Microprocessor for performing signed operations with unsigned instructions
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS: ARITHMETIC PROCESSING AND CALCULATING : ELECTRICAL DIGITAL CALCULATING COMPUTER : Particular function performed : Format conversion : Zero suppression)

Patent 6018752: Microprocessor for performing unsigned operations with signed instructions
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS: ARITHMETIC PROCESSING AND CALCULATING : ELECTRICAL DIGITAL CALCULATING COMPUTER : Particular function performed : Format conversion : Zero suppression)

Patent 6018753: Interpolating filter banks in arbitrary dimensions
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS: ARITHMETIC PROCESSING AND CALCULATING : ELECTRICAL DIGITAL CALCULATING COMPUTER : Particular function performed : Filtering : Decimation/interpolation : Tone detection)

Patent 6018754: Apparatus for filtering a signal utilizing recursion and decimation
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS: ARITHMETIC PROCESSING AND CALCULATING : ELECTRICAL DIGITAL CALCULATING COMPUTER : Particular function performed : Filtering : Having multiplexing : Tone detection)

Patent 6018755: Efficient implementation of an FIR filter on a general purpose processor
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS: ARITHMETIC PROCESSING AND CALCULATING : ELECTRICAL DIGITAL CALCULATING COMPUTER : Particular function performed : Filtering : Transversal : Tone detection)

Patent 6018756: Reduced-latency floating-point pipeline using normalization shifts of both operands
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS: ARITHMETIC PROCESSING AND CALCULATING : ELECTRICAL DIGITAL CALCULATING COMPUTER : Particular function performed : Arithmetical operation : Floating point : Addition or subtraction : Sticky bit)

Patent 6018757: Zero detect for binary difference
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS: ARITHMETIC PROCESSING AND CALCULATING : ELECTRICAL DIGITAL CALCULATING COMPUTER : Particular function performed : Arithmetical operation : Status condition/flag generation or use : Matrix array)

Patent 6018758: Squarer with diagonal row merged into folded partial product array
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS: ARITHMETIC PROCESSING AND CALCULATING : ELECTRICAL DIGITAL CALCULATING COMPUTER : Particular function performed : Arithmetical operation : Evaluation of powers : Overflow or underflow)

Patent 6018759: Thread switch tuning tool for optimal performance in a computer processor
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: VIRTUAL MACHINE TASK OR PROCESS MANAGEMENT OR TASK MANAGEMENT/CONTROL : TASK MANAGEMENT OR CONTROL : Process scheduling : Multitasking, time sharing : Context switching :)

Patent 6018760: Object move processing apparatus, object move processing method and medium recorded with object move processing program in
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : COMPUTER CONFERENCING : Client/server)

Patent 6018761: System for adding to electronic mail messages information obtained from sources external to the electronic mail transport process
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : COMPUTER CONFERENCING : Demand based messaging :)

Patent 6018762: Rules-based synchronization of mailboxes in a data network
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : COMPUTER CONFERENCING : Demand based messaging :)

Patent 6018763: High performance shared memory for a bridge router supporting cache coherency
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING VIA SHARED MEMORY : Master accessing slave storage)

Patent 6018764: Mapping uniform resource locators to broadcast addresses in a television signal
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : REMOTE DATA ACCESSING : Accessing another computer's memory)

Patent 6018765: Multi-channel multimedia data server
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : REMOTE DATA ACCESSING : Accessing another computer's memory)

Patent 6018766: Server-group messaging system for interactive applications
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : REMOTE DATA ACCESSING : Using interconnected networks :)

Patent 6018767: Method and system for managing subscription services with a cable modem
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : REMOTE DATA ACCESSING : Using interconnected networks :)

Patent 6018768: Enhanced video programming system and method for incorporating and displaying retrieved integrated internet information segments
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : REMOTE DATA ACCESSING : Using interconnected networks :)

Patent 6018769: Integrated network installation system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : NETWORK COMPUTER CONFIGURING : Accessing a remote server)

Patent 6018770: System and method for managing packet-switched connections
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : COMPUTER NETWORK MANAGING : Initializing)

Patent 6018771: Dynamic assignment of multicast network addresses
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : COMPUTER-TO-COMPUTER PROTOCOL IMPLEMENTING : Computer-to-computer data streaming :)

Patent 6018772: System for transferring data in re-assignable groups, a transmitter and a receiver for use in such a system, and a method for transferring,
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : COMPUTER-TO-COMPUTER PROTOCOL IMPLEMENTING : Computer-to-computer data framing : Congestion avoiding)

Patent 6018773: Method and apparatus for transferring information to a plurality of offices in series in a network
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : COMPUTER-TO-COMPUTER DATA ROUTING : Alternate path routing : Congestion avoiding)

Patent 6018774: Method and system for creating messages including image information
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : NETWORK-TO-COMPUTER INTERFACING : Compressing/decompressing)

Patent 6018775: System with a remote wireless mass storage which provides identification of a particular mass storage stored in a cradle to the system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INPUT/OUTPUT DATA PROCESSING :)

Patent 6018776: System for microprogrammable state machine in video parser clearing and resetting processing stages responsive to flush token generating by
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INPUT/OUTPUT DATA PROCESSING : Input/Output command process : Concurrently performing Input/Output operation and other operation unrelated to Input/Output :)

Patent 6018777: Intelligent SCSI-2/DMA processor
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INPUT/OUTPUT DATA PROCESSING : Direct Memory Accessing (DMA) : By command chaining :)

Patent 6018778: Disk array controller for reading/writing striped data using a single address counter for synchronously transferring data between data ports
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INPUT/OUTPUT DATA PROCESSING : Input/Output process timing : Synchronous data transfer : Vectored)

Patent 6018779: System for encapsulating a plurality of selected commands within a single command and transmitting the single command to a remote device
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INPUT/OUTPUT DATA PROCESSING : Peripheral adapting : Input/Output data modification : Data compression and expansion :)

Patent 6018780: Method and apparatus for downloading a file to a remote unit
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Protocol : Docking station)

Patent 6018781: Work station having simultaneous access to registers contained in two different interfaces
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Bus access regulation : Centralized bus arbitration : Static bus prioritization : Physical position bus prioritization :)

Patent 6018782: Flexible buffering scheme for inter-module on-chip communications
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Bus interface architecture : Bus bridge : Buffer or que control : Physical position bus prioritization)

Patent 6018783: Register access controller which prevents simultaneous coupling of more than one register to a bus interface
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Bus interface architecture : Decentralized bus arbitration)

Patent 6018784: PCI card for receiving a GPS signal
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Bus interface architecture : Bus bridge : Intelligent bridge : Physical position bus prioritization)

Patent 6018785: Interrupt-generating hardware semaphore
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : ACCESS LOCKING : Bus interface architecture)

Patent 6018786: Trace based instruction caching
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : ADDRESSING COMBINED WITH SPECIFIC MEMORY CONFIGURATION OR SYSTEM : Dynamic-type storage device (e.g., disk, tape, drum) :)

Patent 6018787: System for generating chip select signals based on coded and uncoded address signals
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Virtual machine memory addressing)

Patent 6018788: Data access control for disk system using a limit value and count value to optimize sequential and repeat access
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Specific memory composition : Accessing dynamic storage device : Direct access storage device (DASD) : Caching :)

Patent 6018789: Disk drive with cache segment providing adaptively managed chunks
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Specific memory composition : Accessing dynamic storage device : Direct access storage device (DASD) : Caching :)

Patent 6018790: Data access from the one of multiple redundant out-of-sync disks with the calculated shortest access time
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Specific memory composition : Accessing dynamic storage device : Direct access storage device (DASD) : Arrayed (e.g., RAIDs) :)

Patent 6018791: Apparatus and method of maintaining cache coherency in a multi-processor computer system with global and local recently read states
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Hierarchical memories : Caching : Coherency : No-cache flags)

Patent 6018792: Apparatus for performing a low latency memory read with concurrent snoop
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Hierarchical memories : Caching : Coherency : Snooping :)

Patent 6018793: Single chip controller-memory device including feature-selectable bank I/O and architecture and methods suitable for implementing the same
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Shared memory area : Simultaneous access regulation : Coherency)

Patent 6018794: Data processing apparatus and method for generating timing signals for a self-timed circuit
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Access timing : Resetting)

Patent 6018795: Process and system for obtaining and distributing a ticket identifying a task or event in a multi-node data processing system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : PROCESSING ARCHITECTURE : Microprocessor or multichip or multimodule processor having sequential program control : Operation)

Patent 6018796: Data processing having a variable number of pipeline stages
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : PROCESSING ARCHITECTURE : Microprocessor or multichip or multimodule processor having sequential program control : Operation : External sync or interrupt signal)

Patent 6018797: Integrated relay ladder language, reduced instruction set computer
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : PROCESSING ARCHITECTURE : Microprocessor or multichip or multimodule processor having sequential program control : Operation : External sync or interrupt signal)

Patent 6018798: Floating point unit using a central window for storing instructions capable of executing multiple instructions in a single clock cycle
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : PROCESSING CONTROL : Reducing an impact of a stall or pipeline bubble)

Patent 6018799: Method, apparatus and computer program product for optimizing registers in a stack using a register allocator
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : BYTE-WORD REARRANGING, BIT-FIELD INSERTION OR EXTRACTION, STRING LENGTH DETECTING, OR SEQUENCE DETECTING : Processing sequence control (i.e., microsequencing))

Patent 6018800: Security mechanism for a computer system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : SECURITY : Tamper resistant)

Patent 6018801: Method for authenticating electronic documents on a computer network
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : SECURITY : Computer network : Biometric acquisition)

Patent 6018802: Communication apparatus having power backup function for image memory
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : COMPUTER POWER CONTROL : Password)

Patent 6018803: Method and apparatus for detecting bus utilization in a computer system based on a number of bus events per sample period
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : COMPUTER POWER CONTROL : Power conservation : Active/idle mode processing : Including generation of associated coded record)

Patent 6018804: Data bus isolator
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : COMPUTER POWER CONTROL : Power conservation : By shutdown of only part of system : Including generation of associated coded record)

Patent 6018805: Transparent recovery of distributed-objects using intelligent proxies
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault recovery : By masking or reconfiguration : Of network :)

Patent 6018806: Method and system for rebooting a computer having corrupted memory using an external jumper
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault recovery : By masking or reconfiguration : Of memory or peripheral subsystem : Isolating failed storage location (e.g., sector remapping) : Reconfiguration (e.g., adding a replacement storage component))

Patent 6018807: Simulation "bus contention" detection
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault locating (i.e., diagnosis or testing) : Particular stimulus creation : Derived from analysis (e.g., of a specification or by stimulation) : Memory emulator feature)

Patent 6018808: Method and apparatus for testing hardware interrupt service routines in a microprocessor
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault locating (i.e., diagnosis or testing) : Particular stimulus creation : Test sequence at power-up or initialization : Memory emulator feature)

Patent 6018809: Apparatus and method for capturing information off a plurality of bi-directional communication buses
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault locating (i.e., diagnosis or testing) : Analysis (e.g., of output, state, or design) : Test sequence at power-up or initialization)

Patent 6018810: Fault-tolerant interconnection means in a computer system
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault locating (i.e., diagnosis or testing) : Component dependent technique : Bus, I/O channel, or network path component fault : Memory emulator feature)

Patent 6018811: Layout for semiconductor memory device wherein intercoupling lines are shared by two sets of fuse banks and two sets of redundant elements not
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Replacement of memory spare location, portion, or segment : Spare row or column : Error forwarding and presentation (e.g., operator console, error display))

Patent 6018812: Reliable wafer-scale integrated computing systems
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital logic testing : Error mapping or logging)

Patent 6018813: Identification and test generation for primitive faults
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital logic testing : Error mapping or logging)

Patent 6018814: Star-I: scalable tester architecture with I-cached SIMD technology
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital logic testing : Error mapping or logging)

Patent 6018815: Adaptable scan chains for debugging and manufacturing test purposes
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital logic testing : Scan path testing (e.g., level sensitive scan design (LSSD)) : Special test pattern (e.g., checkerboard, walking ones))

Patent 6018816: Information processing system and method, image processing system and method, information processing apparatus and computer readable memory
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital data error correction : Determination of marginal operation limits)

Patent 6018817: Error correcting code retrofit method and apparatus for multiple memory configurations
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital data error correction : Forward correction by block code : Burst error correction : Cross-interleave Reed-Solomon code (CIRC))

Patent 6018818: High level testing to test and recover the damaged differential corrections
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Error/fault detection technique : Forbidden combination or improper condition : Multilevel coding (n>2))

Patent 6018819: Garment with moisture vapor transmissive wind barrier panels
(APPAREL : BODY GARMENTS : Caps)

Patent 6018820: Hinging veil
(APPAREL : HEAD COVERINGS : Scarfs and veils : Helmet type)

Patent 6018821: Convertible head apparel and method of making same
(APPAREL : HEAD COVERINGS : Convertible : Ear)

Patent 6018822: Dual vent shorts
(APPAREL : HEAD COVERINGS : Skirts : Underwear : Particular to male : With particular fly structure : And connection to frame)

Patent 6018823: Women's undergarment with rear pouch
(APPAREL : HEAD COVERINGS : Skirts : Underwear : Particular to female : With particular fly structure)

Patent 6018824: Ventilator for toilet fixtures
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : VENTILATION : Electric-motor pump : Operating means in sink or bath)

Patent 6018825: Toilet seat and a toilet stool having it
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : SEAT : Hinges)

Patent 6018826: Collapsible infant bathtub
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : TUBS : Convenience accessories : Support for user, static : For infant : Conduit having rectilinearly spaced spray holes)

Patent 6018827: Push button assembly for control of plumbing fixtures in prisons and the like
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : FLUSH CLOSET OR URINAL AND WASH RECEPTACLE :)

Patent 6018828: Reversible extension nut for side spray escutcheons
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : SUPPORT OR MOUNT FOR A SUPPLY, DRAIN, OVERFLOW OR TRAP MEANS : Overflow opening attachment)

Patent 6018829: Support structure for beds and the like
(BEDS : BERTH OR BUNK : Table beds)

Patent 6018830: Adjustable sleeping bag with drawcords
(BEDS : SLEEPING BAG : Element or detail)

Patent 6018831: Pillow with cantilever supports
(BEDS : SUPPORT MEANS FOR DISCRETE PORTION OF USER, USEABLE WITH BED OR SURGICAL SUPPORT : For head or neck (e.g., pillow) : For back portions of a user sitting or reclining on bed)

Patent 6018832: Wraparound orthotic base composite adjustable cushion using same and method of measuring fit of the adjusted cushion to the user's shape
(BEDS : SUPPORT FOR USER`S BODY OR PART THEREOF : Removable support specially adapted for seating : Fluent material containing (e.g., air, water, gel) : Pivoting)

Patent 6018833: Automated weldless inter-locking grating assembly for bridge decks and like structures
(BRIDGES : DECK : Wheeled)

Patent 6018834: Method for building a bridge and bridge built according to said method
(BRIDGES : GIRDER : Joint)

Patent 6018835: Apparatus for cleaning a stethoscope
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : Wiping : Shakers)

Patent 6018836: Scraper tool
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Combined : Brush and scraper : Dauber and polisher)

Patent 6018837: Cleaning and scouring glove
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Combined : Wiper : Mop and wringer)

Patent 6018838: Toothbrush
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Brush or broom : Special work : Tooth or nail brush : Collapsible)

Patent 6018839: Device for cleaning of teeth
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Brush or broom : Special work : Tooth or nail brush : Collapsible)

Patent 6018840: Notched dental hygiene article
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Brush or broom : Bristle configuration or composition : Fountain)

Patent 6018841: Finishing trowel including handle
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Mason's trowel or float : Wiper, dauber, or polisher)

Patent 6018842: Glass washing machine
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : Fixed position cleaners or installed cleaning systems : Air blast only (e.g., boiler soot-blower) : Extensible and retractable conduit)

Patent 6018843: Vacuum and bag system
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : Tank type cleaner organization : Casing feature : Sequence control)

Patent 6018844: Composite side skirt for powered sweeper
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : With dust or dirt handling or storing or separating, e.g., filter bags : With receiver for dirt from rotary or moving agitator : Hand cranked)

Patent 6018845: Vacuum cleaner and suction member thereof
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : With mechanical agitating means : With auxiliary ambient air inlet to nozzle, e.g., through air tunnel and/or agitator : Retractable, i.e., selective use)

Patent 6018846: Safety hinge mechanism for foldable play yard
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : HINGE : Including means to hold or retard hinged members against pivotal movement (e.g., catch) : Resiliently biased catch : Sliding : And catch receiving socket : And catch receiving socket)

Patent 6018847: Hinge axle device for a LCD monitor
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : HINGE : Including means to hold or retard hinged members against pivotal movement (e.g., catch) : By friction : Spring arm)

Patent 6018848: Belt clip having integrated electrical connector protective cover retention area and method of using same
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : ARTICLE HOLDER ATTACHABLE TO APPAREL OR BODY : Article held by clip : Eyeglass or spectacle case)

Patent 6018849: Paper clip
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : PAPER FASTENER : Corner fastened : One piece)

Patent 6018850: Clip for sheets of paper
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : PAPER FASTENER : Resiliently biased : One piece : Pivotally mounted on pintle)

Patent 6018851: Pre-loadable cord lock
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : CORD AND ROPE HOLDERS : Alignable aperture and spring pressed moving element : Screw actuated)

Patent 6018852: Touch fastener tape
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : INCLUDING READILY DISSOCIABLE FASTENER HAVING NUMEROUS, PROTRUDING, UNITARY FILAMENTS RANDOMLY INTERLOCKING WITH, AND SIMULTANEOUSLY MOVING TOWARDS, MATING STRUCTURE (E.G., HOOK-LOOP TYPE FASTENER) : Having separate, independently movable, bridging components)

Patent 6018853: Knockdown coffin structure
(UNDERTAKING : COFFINS :)

Patent 6018854: Method of making surface-hardened metal shot
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Ball making : Nonmetallic bearing element)

Patent 6018855: Movable insulated conveyor for the continuous casting of slabs
(METAL WORKING : PLURAL DIVERSE MANUFACTURING APPARATUS INCLUDING MEANS FOR METAL SHAPING OR ASSEMBLING : Casting and working : And work-holder for assembly)

Patent 6018856: Device for removing and inserting the retaining clip of a coal mining drill bit
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : To apply or remove a resilient article (e.g., tube, sleeve, etc.) : Plier type)

Patent 6018857: Device and method for mounting a stent onto a balloon catheter
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : With testing or indicating : Temperature)

Patent 6018858: Method and apparatus for separating layered material
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Disassembling : By applying force : Assisting assembly or disassembly)

Patent 6018859: Method of forming seamed metal tube
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Assembling or joining : With coating before or during assembling : By snap fit)

Patent 6018860: Process for manufacturing drilled taper point surgical needles
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Shaping one-piece blank by removing material : Successive distinct removal operations : Combined with rolling)

Patent 6018861: Method of forming micro-sensor thin-film anemometer
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Indicating transducer : Burnishing tool reciprocates across work surface)

Patent 6018862: Thin-film magnetic recording head using a plated metal gap layer
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Electromagnet, transformer or inductor : Magnetic recording reproducing transducer (e.g., tape head, core, etc.) : Fabricating head structure or component thereof : Including measuring or testing : Depositing magnetic layer or coating : Plural magnetic deposition layers :)

Patent 6018863: Fastener installation head having a pivoting fastener drive assembly
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : With control means energized in response to activator stimulated by condition sensor : Responsive to work or work-related machine element : With means to fasten by deformation : Self-piercing work part : At least one part nonmetallic)

Patent 6018864: Apparatus for assembly of components for a voice coil motor
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Means to assemble electrical device : Motor or generator : Including deforming means)

Patent 6018865: Method for calibrating the Z origin position
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Means to assemble electrical device : Means to fasten electrical component to wiring board, base, or substrate : Chip component : Self-piercing work part)

Patent 6018866: Apparatus and method for printed circuit board repair
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Means to assemble electrical device : Means to fasten electrical component to wiring board, base, or substrate : Chip component : Self-piercing work part)

Patent 6018867: Integrated circuit cartridge extracting tool
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Means to disassemble electrical device : Means to fasten by deforming)

Patent 6018868: Method for manufacturing a piston
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Prime mover or fluid pump making : Piston making : Vane type or other rotary, e.g., fan)

Patent 6018869: Method of manufacturing a wheel hub assembly
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Wheel making : Land wheel : Hub making : With assembling : Demountable rim making)

Patent 6018870: Sectional construction for axially long roll
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Roller making : Assembling preformed components : Work contacting surface element assembled to core : Work contacting surface having annular axial sections : Demountable rim making)

Patent 6018871: Method for manufacturing a reduced mass load beam with improved stiffness properties
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Spring making : Filter)

Patent 6018872: Method for pressing a preassembled ball joint cartridge into a bearing eye of a tie rod end
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Process for making bearing or component thereof : Rotary bearing : Plain bearing : Self-adjusting or self-aligning, including ball and socket type, bearing and component making : Deforming socket to secure ball : Of fused material)

Patent 6018873: Wire stripper device
(CUTLERY : MEANS FOR CUTTING ELONGATE, STRAND-ENCIRCLING SHEATH : Longitudinally : Including rotary cutter)

Patent 6018874: Sleeve for power cords
(CUTLERY : CUTTING TOOLS : Plural cooperating blades : Shears : Multiple shearing position : Reciprocating and/or oscillating blade : Reciprocating or oscillating power source : With motor : Spaced guard edge)

 

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